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NOAA's National Weather Service ranks April 2011 as the most active tornado month on record with 750 tornadoes across the U.S. There were a reported 361 fatalities.
The April 27 “Super Outbreak” spawned four intensely destructive EF-5 and 11 EF-4 tornados across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee.
These storms launched an immediate response from the whole community, which included local, state, and federal agencies, voluntary, faith-based and community groups, the private sector and the public.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennesseans in 26 counties who suffered losses from the spring storms, tornadoes and floods have been approved for nearly $30 million in federal help.
More than 13,000 survivors have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. As of Aug. 4, the following is a snapshot of disaster recovery:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Survivors of the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have one week to register for federal disaster assistance.
Those who experienced damage or loss must apply for help by Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster aid by calling

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Survivors of the spring storms, tornadoes and flooding have less than two weeks to return disaster loan applications to the Small Business Administration.
Those who experienced damage or loss must return their completed application by Aug. 9.
Survivors are not required to borrow money. But if the SBA determines an applicant is not eligible for a low-interest loan, that individual may be referred back to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for possible additional grant assistance.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The deadline to register for federal disaster assistance is less than two weeks away for survivors of the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Those who experienced damage or loss must apply for help by Aug. 9.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The deadline to seek federal disaster assistance is nearing for survivors of the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Those who experienced damage or loss must apply for help by Aug. 9.

Public Assistance (PA): Disaster grant assistance available for communities to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President

Emergency Work (Categories A-B): Work that must be performed to reduce or eliminate an immediate threat to life, protect public health and safety, and to protect improved property that is significantly threatened due to disasters or emergencies declared by the President

Permanent Work (Categories C-G): Work that is required to restore a damaged facility, through repair or restoration, to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity in accordance with applicable codes and standards